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In reply to the discussion: Why do so many white people want to use the "N" word? [View all]MrScorpio
(73,626 posts)50. I don't even use it
And I'm BLACK.
But, seriously, the only reason that I can think of why they would want to use it is that they're jealous.
God forbid that someone that they think is inferior too them could actually do something that they're not allowed to do.
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Where I live you hear it all the time and folks don't have an issue with it
The Straight Story
Apr 2012
#9
I can't figure it out, either. Do they feel they are being discriminated against?
Arkansas Granny
Apr 2012
#10
My understanding for younger kids is they don't use it with older people because they understand
uponit7771
Apr 2012
#14
The only word that is similar that occurs to me is "Bitch." Bitch is a word that no man should use
Sarah Ibarruri
Apr 2012
#17
And the "C" word, exactly. There are lots of non-sexist, non-racist insults that can be used...
Sarah Ibarruri
Apr 2012
#21
White conservatives know the difference, too, but they're racists and want to play dumb about the
Sarah Ibarruri
Apr 2012
#53
The only reason people use a word, is because they feel the word will hurt you.
Life Long Dem
Apr 2012
#25
And your obsession with the use of a word or the failure to use a word is what?
lonestarnot
Apr 2012
#31